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33 travel alert
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 October 2021 10:35
Motorists can expect delays on Highway 33 between Oak View and Casitas Springs until 5 p.m. Oct. 26 due to utility work. According to the California Department of Transportation, the northbound lane of the highway will be closed between the end of the freeway and Creek Road, with flaggers alternating traffic using one lane. For updated traffic information, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Vibrant signs of support pop up in front of the OUSD offices
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 October 2021 09:51
Ojai Valley News photos by Grant Phillips
Signs appear in front of the OUSD offices with messages of support for staff.
Several dozen hand-drawn signs of support appeared the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Ojai Unified School District Offices and at Chaparral High School.
The location was also the spot of recent vandalism that occurred on the property.
For Charity Fraud Awareness Week, A.G. Bonta provides several tips for spotting scams
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- Published: Monday, 25 October 2021 17:10
Last week marked Charity Fraud Awareness Week, a campaign by charities, non-profits, and law enforcement agencies to help raise awareness of fraud and cybercrime, providing tools and tips to recognize potential scams.
CalTrans launches new program to pay volunteers for litter removal
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- Published: Monday, 25 October 2021 15:49
Photo courtesy of CalTrans
Volunteers participate in the Clean California program under CalTrans.
CalTrans announced a new program designed to pay volunteers and individuals $250 to help remove litter as part of Clean California.
Ojai school board weighs spending opportunities with COVID-19 funding
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- Published: Monday, 25 October 2021 13:43
Chart via OUSD
Spending allocations for the ESSER III Budget related to COVID-19 funding.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai Unified School District school board voted to approve its Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or ESSER III, COVID-19 related funding Oct. 13. The funding provides an estimated $2,868,344 during its third round.
Welcome rain arrives
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- Published: Monday, 25 October 2021 13:15
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Downtown Ojai at around noon on Monday, after the leading edge of the storm had moved through.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The first major storm of the season delivered as promised and then some on Monday.
Ojai Valley News under new ownership
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 11:31
Laura Rearwin Ward.
On this day, as the Ojai Valley News celebrates its 130th birthday, our flag flies under new ownership. This essential community resource has once again been passed along to a new steward — this time from Bob Daddi, of Downhome Publishing LLC, to Ojai Media LLC.
Judge to wade into water case without independent expert
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 11:21
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
A major water lawsuit is moving forward without a court-appointed independent water expert.
On Oct. 18, the judge in the Ventura River Watershed Adjudication case denied without prejudice a motion by Meiners Oaks residents Claude R. Baggerly and Patricia E. Baggerly to appoint a neutral hydrogeologist.
Firefighters move into new Upper Ojai fire station
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 11:16
Photo by Capt. Robert Welsbie/Ventura County Fire Department
Construction of the new Fire Station 20 in Upper Ojai was completed in September.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Firefighters in Upper Ojai finally have a modern, state-ofthe-art fire station to call home.
Redistricting and fire on packed city council agenda
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 11:10
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
A packed agenda for Ojai City Council’s next meeting includes discussion of the city’s redistricting process, Accessory Dwelling Units, fire concerns with the Fire Safe Council, and a possible venue switch for council meetings from Libbey Bowl during winter.
Unauthorized NHS visitor cleared
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 11:05
Nordhoff High School officials updated their report of an unauthorized vehicle in the student parking lot at lunchtime Oct. 6.
According to a message from the principal, it was determined that a high school student in another district had recently bought a new car and wanted to show it off to other high school students.
Advice on another Halloween with COVID-19
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 11:03
Map courtesy of Kristy Ellison
A list of local haunts leading up to and on the night of Halloween, designed by Moreno Manor host Kristy Ellison.
As another Halloween approaches and a mask mandate has been extended indefinitely, the Centers for Disease Control and the state have released guidelines for those wanting to participate in the trick-ortreating fun this year.
Police blotter as of Oct. 20
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 11:00
City of Ojai
Crimes
• Obstructing or intimidating business operations or customers was reported in the 300 block of East Ojai Avenue Oct. 16.
• Vandalism was reported in the 400 block of East Ojai Avenue Oct. 18.
Arrests
• A 66-year-old man was cited at El Paseo Road and Ojai Avenue Oct. 13 for having dogs off-leash.
Drought emergency declaration expands to include Ventura County
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 10:58
Map courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor
According to a report released Oct. 21, 46% of California, including most of Ventura County, is experiencing exceptional drought.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded the drought emergency statewide Oct. 19 to include Ventura and seven other California counties.
Ojai Valley Community Hospital Guild shares gratitude with first responders
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- Published: Friday, 22 October 2021 10:53
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On National First Responders Day in 2020, fi refi ghters with Ventura County Fire Station 22 in Meiners Oaks receive a box of cookies delivered by Peggy Melton with the Ojai Valley Community Hospital Guild.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The men and women who risk their lives, save lives and keep the Ojai Valley safe will be honored on National First Responders Day, Oct. 28.